Management Accountant

Dot Recruit Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing group is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance financial planning and reporting. This newly created role focuses on cost control and operational decision-making, contributing to strategic goals while offering opportunities for career progression within a stable environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Free on-site parking

1pm finish on Fridays!

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong understanding of costing.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial forecasts.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop key financial KPIs to monitor business performance.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

CIMA / ACCA Part Qualified

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

An established £14m turnover manufacturing group is seeking an experiencedManagement Accountantto support financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a key role focused on cost control, systems development, and delivering high-quality financial insight.

This is a newly created, permanent position, with scope for progression within a fast-growing group

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial forecasts
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, track margins, and lead initiatives to identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and manage key financial KPIs to monitor business performance and support strategic decision-making
• Provide clear variance analysis and forecasting to highlight financial trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support the annual budgeting process and contribute to longer-term financial planning
• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools, with a focus on automation and data accuracy
• Ensure strong internal controls and full compliance with financial regulations and audit standards
• Partner with operational leaders to provide meaningful financial insight and influence commercial decisions
• Maintain high reporting standards, consistently meeting tight deadlines under pressure

Candidate Profile:

• CIMA / ACCA Part Qualified ( QBE considered with relevant experience )
• Background in manufacturing or product based environments
• Strong understanding of costing and financial systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator, able to engage across the business
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Package & Benefits:

• £40,000 - £45,000 (negotiable)
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory days
• Free on-site parking
• 1pm finish on Fridays!

If you're looking for a commercially focused role in a stable and growing group, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.